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W723 RGM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

186,766 mi
Last recorded186,766 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 RGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 186,766 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 183,004 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 180,847 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 180,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 178,336 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 175,013 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 170,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 169,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 165,389 miles

Offside Front body mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2019 165,389 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2018 157,591 miles

Front lower panel support coroded

Offside Front Body mount corroded - overall body security not affected

Fail 14 Aug 2018 157,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front lower panel support coroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mount corroded - overall body security not affected

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 148,117 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 148,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 141,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded and leaking

Fail 16 Aug 2016 141,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded and leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2015 134,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air suspension control slight seepage from pipe

offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

underside corrossion

Pass 18 Aug 2014 128,830 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 128,829 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 119,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine noisey when revved

rear step heavily corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2013 119,529 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine noisey when revved

rear step heavily corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 112,816 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 109,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 109,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 102,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 94,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R bump stop missing.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 88,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R bump stop missing.

Transmission warning lights flashing, possible fault with transmission.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 79,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2006 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W723 RGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W723 RGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W723 RGM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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